International Monetary Fund forecasts stronger global growth
If realised, the growth rate will outdo last year's 6.7 per cent, which was China's slowest pace of expansion since 1990. The IMF now predicts South Africa's economy to grow just 0.7% by the end of 2017 - down from original forecasts of 1.0%.

Fukushima court orders TEPCO, state to pay compensation
Most of the remaining plaintiffs were residents in other parts of Fukushima Prefecture where evacuation orders were not issued. In another ruling last month, a court ordered TEPCO to pay $3.4 million to around 45 former Fukushima residents.

Hulu drops price of its entry-level plan
Netflix got a lot of attention last week by announcing that it would raise the price of its monthly subscription plans. And just like for its two previous price hikes, people are expected to drop off from the service.

Sears Could Close All Stores For Good
Sears Canada was granted an Initial Order and protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act ("CCAA") on June 22, 2017. Of the roughly 800 employees in Sears Canada's head office, the vast majority will exit next week, he said.

Sylvester Stallone Announces He Will Direct Michael B

Michael B. Jordan and Producer Sylvester Stallone seen at Los Angeles World Premiere of New Line Cinemas and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures" "Creed' at Regency Village Theater on Thursday, November 19, 2015, in Westwood, CA. Stallone is not only reprising his role as Rocky for the eighth time, he'll also write and direct the sequel! He takes over directing duties from Ryan Coogler, who helmed the first film.

The sequel was confirmed via Stallone in a previous Instagram post from September 1st. "There's a lot there." . Rocky Balboa himself, Sylvester Stallone, has announced he will helm the much-anticipated sequel. This is the sure fire way to go from oscar nominated to razzie winning. Another photo on Instagram showed him and Jordan training with the caption, "Getting stronger!"

Stallone starred alongside Jordan in Creed, which was a continuation of the Rocky story that shifts the focus to Jordan's Adonis "Donny" Creed, son of RockyBalboa's viral-turned-friend Apollo Creed. The movie made $173.6 million at the worldwide box office.

For his part, Coogler has become one of the busiest and most sought after directors in Hollywood since the success of "Creed". Post-"Creed", he's signed on to direct Marvel's first black superhero movie "Black Panther" which reunites him with Jordan.